Origin
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Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Brown, Blue, Green, Yellow, White
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
slight in colored varieties
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.703-1.7521.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0060.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Courage