Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
White, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Green, Brownish, Greenish, gray
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
3.79-3.942.65-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.534-1.601
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing