Origin
India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Black, Brownish, Greenish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Brown
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
3.18-3.223.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.635-1.6721.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0250.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection & Grounding
Manifestation