Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
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Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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
insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] 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.
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.518-1.561
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Clarity