Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
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
3.79-3.943.177
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.563-1.593
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
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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Confidence
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Balance