Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Brownish
Violet, Black
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
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Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.973.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.607-9999
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing