Origin
China, South Africa
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Yellow, Brown
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Leo, Capricorn
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Bast
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.534-1.5401.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Courage
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Self-Love