Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
orange
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.563.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1660.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Confidence
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Protection