Origin
Southern and central Africa
India, Russia
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
White
Streak
White
White
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
3.79-3.942.25-2.40
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
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Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.510-1.550
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.015-0.020
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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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Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Awareness