Origin
Australia
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Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Green
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
3.32-3.433.18-3.37
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on 210
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na(Fe,Mg)7(AlSi7O22)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.635-1.663
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
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Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.0170-0.230
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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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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Inner Power