Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Brown, Reddish, pink, orange
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
2.80-3.03.82-4.00
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7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{110} Good
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
35.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Extreme
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.5801.763-1.793
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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
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentAnthony et al
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Harmony