Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
None
Dispersion
0.700.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.007-0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Vitality
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Energy