Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Green, Blue, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Planet
-
Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Buddha
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Protection, Courage, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
H₂SO₄
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.30-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
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.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.610-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Protection