Origin
Canada
Switzerland
Color
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Colorless
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
White
White, gray
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
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.72-2.833.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.610-1.6471.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0210.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Protection