Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Green
Streak
White
Greenish, 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
2.74-3.003.16-3.43
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
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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.
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.003-0.010-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Transformation