Origin
Switzerland
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White, gray
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.83.95-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
none
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.770-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.009-0.015-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Strength
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Devotion