Origin
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
White
Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.302.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.8201.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Devotion
Clarity