Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
orange
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
3.79-3.943.56
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Waxy
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Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7342.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.166
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
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
Vitality