Origin
Canada, Russia
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
Brown, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
3.2-3.43.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
38.5
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)
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0500.007-0.013
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
Transformation
Healing
Spiritual healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Transformation