Origin
Canada, Russia
Spain
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Brown, Green, Brownish, Yellow, Greenish, White, Black
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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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.42.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
[010] Perfect, [100] Distinct, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
32
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)
Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Cacoxenite, Rutile, Geothite, Lepidocrocite
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
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Dispersion
0.120.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.519-1.521
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0500.0090-0.0100
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-Reflection
Harmony
Healing
Spiritual healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Harmony