Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Leo
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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Protection
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
3.79-3.942.62-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
001
Mohs Hardness
46
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.53-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent to translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Empowerment
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Joy