Origin
USA
Australia
Color
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Red
Streak
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White, Colorless
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
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.473.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak; present colour lighter and darker
Present
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.700-1.7251.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.001-0.0120.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Promotes peace and tranquility
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Emotional Healing
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love