Origin
Italy
USA
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
White
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4334.28-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
In thick sections
colorless.
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.760-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Optimism
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Optimism