Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
3.79-3.943.17-3.18
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Waxy
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Pleochroism
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.665-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Optimism
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity