Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
White, Green, Brownish
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Cancer
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
H₂SO₄
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.56-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
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.
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.518-1.527
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.006-0.007
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Emotional Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Feminine Energy