Origin
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Canada, Russia
Color
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
Blue, White
Brown, 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
Gelatinises in acids
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.53.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
5-63
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.501.678-1.758
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Communication
Self-Reflection
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Self-Reflection