Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
USA
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.695.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.700.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.564-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
0.007-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Vitality
Grounding