Origin
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Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Grey, Greenish, 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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.442.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.05-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = blue
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.680-1.6981.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clear Thinking
Self-Love