Origin
Switzerland
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Streak
White, gray
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.82.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
Vitality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Vitality