Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar
Color
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Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Streak
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Reddish, Brown
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
2.50-2.803.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Mohs Hardness
5-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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O = brownish gray; E = gray
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.531-1.6001.79-1.807
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.037-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Empowerment
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Balance