Origin
Canada, Russia
USA
Color
Black, Green, gray
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
gray, Green
White
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
3.3-3.52.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: Blue-greens
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.652-1.6991.692-1.739
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-99990.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Insight
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Heart Healing