Origin
Australia
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.433.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
5.5-64-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.013-0.015-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Inner bridges
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Inner Peace