Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
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Red, Brown
Streak
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Yellow, Red, 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
2.50-2.804
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7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6.55
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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)
FeO(OH)
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.531-1.6001.940
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.004-0.037-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Emotional Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Healing