Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
H₂SO₄
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.90-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
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.
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.621-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Mental Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Heart Healing