Origin
Switzerland
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Green
Streak
White, gray
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.81.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Health