Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
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Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Red
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Leo
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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Isis, Bragi
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Healing, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
H₂SO₄
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
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.
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.535-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
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
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Courage