Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, gray
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
-
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.57-2.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
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.
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
X = pale yellow
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.591-1.633-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Supports healthy digestion
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Psychic Abilities