Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black
Black, Reddish, gray
Streak
-
Black, Red
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.505.51-5.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Moderate; cochineal-red to blood-red
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.450-1.5502.792-3.087
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.295-0.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
-
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality