Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
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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
3.82-4.003.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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moderate
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Refractive Index
1.763-1.7931.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Strength
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Strength