Origin
China, South Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Brown
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Streak
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Reddish, Black
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Bast
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection
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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
2.58-2.644.76-5.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Silky
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Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.540-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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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
Courage
Insight
Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Grounding