Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Red, Violet
Streak
Black
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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
2.80-3.03.62-4.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{110} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
37-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
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Pleochroism
Extreme
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
1.5801.73-1.77
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
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentGemdat.org
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
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Passion