Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
Brownish, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.946.8-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
None
Mohs Hardness
43-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
C20H36
Luster
Waxy
Resinous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.15
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.670-1.7342.416
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.066
0
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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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Creativity
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity