Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Yellow, pink
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.943.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Compassion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Heart Healing