Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Green, Blue
Streak
White
Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
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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Gaia
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
H₂SO₄
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Harmony