Origin
Canada, Russia
Switzerland
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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
3.2-3.42.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
35-6
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 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
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Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0500.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Reflection
Emotional Healing
Healing
Spiritual healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Peace