Origin
Turkey, Russia, Canada
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Streak
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
4.95-5.03.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4-53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Faint
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.717-1.7221.647-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.1000.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Healing