Origin
Canada, Russia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Brown, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.43.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
35.5
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)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.120.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0500.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Reflection
Clarity
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Psychic Abilities