Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Canada
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Brown, Reddish, Black, Brownish
Streak
White
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
2.65-2.693.77-3.93
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
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Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.94-1.98
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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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
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Grounding & Transformation