Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Streak
Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Zeus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.02.80-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} Good
{001} perfect
Mohs Hardness
32.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Extreme
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.5801.525-1.587
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
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
Stress Relief
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Stress Relief