Origin
USA
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Black, Red, Brown
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Brown, Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.232.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} good
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
x=yellow-orange
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7341.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0294-0.04520.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Love