Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
Black
Grey, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.03.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
35.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Extreme
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5801.650-1.680
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
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.011
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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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Grounding