Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Violet, pink
Streak
White
White, Violet, Blue
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
3.79-3.942.11-2.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Waxy, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.516-1.544
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.026
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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Love
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Love