Origin
Canada, Russia
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
37.5-8
2
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)
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.120.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0500.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
Communication
Healing
Spiritual healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Courage