Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
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
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Solubility
H₂SO₄
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.003.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5
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.
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.647-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.012
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Emotional Healing