Origin
Australia
Pakistan
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, gray
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
-
Sectile
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.56-1.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.010-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Peace