Astrology
Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA, Australia, Brazil, USA
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink, pink
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus, Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.58-2.64
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Weak
AbsentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
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None
Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.662-1.707
1.530-1.543
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.013-0.015
0.004
Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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