Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Colorless, Violet, White
Streak
White
White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
44.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.461-1.485
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.024
0
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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3.6g
Psychology
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Spiritual growth
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Connection