Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.79-3.943.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
CaF2
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Focus
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Protection