Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
China, Pakistan
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.700.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.543-1.5641.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity