Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia
Color
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.083.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
6.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
Semitransparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
-99991.678-1.758
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empathy
Self-Reflection
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Self-Reflection