Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
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
3.32-3.432.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Absent
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.530-1.543
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.003-0.009
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Protection