Origin
Australia
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Green
Streak
White
None
For which Rashi?
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Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.431.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Health