Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Colorless, Brownish
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
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, Protection
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
2.972.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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SiO2
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Opaque
Refractive Index
1.6071.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Nurturing