Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Green
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
3.79-3.943.1-3.5
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Granular
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
None
Mohs Hardness
45-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Waxy
Chatoyant
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.7
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Emotional Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Healing