Origin
Southern and central Africa
Switzerland
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.202.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
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.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-acceptance
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Peace