Origin
Madagascar
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Brownish, Black, Reddish, Brown, Blue
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
Reddish, 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
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Courage