Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue, Green
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.944-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Splintery
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
44
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Waxy
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.672-1.688
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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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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Emotional Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Communication