Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
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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
3.32-3.432.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.530-1.543
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0060.003-0.009
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0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Protection