Origin
Canada, Russia
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Brown, White
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
36
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10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
weak to none
Dispersion
0.120.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0500.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
Peace
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Peace