Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
H₂SO₄
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
None
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 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Love