Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, China
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
Black
Scarlet, Red
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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Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
32-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Extreme
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Dispersion
0.030.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5802.905-3.25
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Manifestation