Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
Black
Reddish, Brown
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
2.80-3.05.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
35.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
Extreme
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Dispersion
0.030.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.580-9999
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
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Growth
Grounding