Origin
Russia
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, orange
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
Element of Planets
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Water
Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.583-2.741
1.554-1.573
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.117
0.008-0.010
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Transformation
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Magic