Origin
Switzerland
Australia
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Green, Blue
Streak
White, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.82.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
none
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO3
Luster
Resinous
Pearly
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Purity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Purity