Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus, Leo
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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
Isis, Bragi
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Protection, Healing, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.535-1.539-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
0.003-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Motivation
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Courage
Emotional Healing