Origin
Canada, Russia
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Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red, Reddish
Streak
Brown, White
White, Yellow, Colorless
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
3.2-3.43.0-3.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
33.5
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)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
X = colorless
Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.643-1.648
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0500.012-0.015
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
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Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Creativity