Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Switzerland
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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
Brittle
Solubility
H₂SO₄
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.003.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
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.
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Protection