Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, 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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.82-4.002.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.763-1.7931.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Balance