Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Green, Grey, White
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
2.80-3.02.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
32-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Extreme
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5801.571-1.597
1
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
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Emotional Healing