Origin
Australia
Canada, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Violet, Blue
Streak
White
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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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Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.56-2.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
Strong trichroism: colorless to yellowish
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.542-1.578
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.008-0.012
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Inner vision
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Intuition