Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Russia
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Colorless, Brownish
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
Brittle
Solubility
H₂SO₄
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56
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.
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Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.607
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.003-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Protection