Origin
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Switzerland
Color
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White, Yellow
White, gray
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
2.2-2.63.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky
Resinous
Pleochroism
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5851.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spirituality
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Evolution
Protection