Origin
Canada, Russia
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
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
3.2-3.42.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
37.5-8
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)
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.650-1.695
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0500.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
Clarity
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Spiritual Activation