Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Green
Streak
White
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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
3.79-3.943.25-3.50
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.700-1.725
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.002-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Healing