Origin
Southern and central Africa
Russia
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Violet, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Minerva
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Transformation
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Transformation