Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Centering