Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
45.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Spirituality
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Spiritual Protection