Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White
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
H₂SO₄
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
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.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Vitality