Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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
Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.004.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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.
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6332.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Awareness