Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Yellow
Streak
Black
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.80-3.02.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{110} Good
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
37
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Extreme
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5801.544-1.553
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
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Abundance