Origin
Canada, Russia
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
3.2-3.42.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
37
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)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.627-1.639
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0500.006
0
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Spiritual Awakening