Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
3.79-3.943.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
45-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Waxy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Self-Esteem
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation