Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
USA
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
2.74-3.002.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
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.
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Heart Healing