Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Black
Reddish, White
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
2.80-3.03.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
35-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Extreme
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.5801.885-1.990
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
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Optimism
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Manifestation