Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Black, Green, gray
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
gray, Green
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.3-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Strong: Blue-greens
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.652-1.699
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.032-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes psychic abilities and spiritual growth
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Insight
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Manifestation