Origin
Canada, Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Colorless, Greenish, Green, gray, Yellow
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.43.21-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
36-7
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)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.670-1.734
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0500.006-0.011
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
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
Empathy
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Empathy