Origin
Southern and central Africa
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Black
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
2.80-3.02.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
36
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Extreme
weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.5801.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Peace