Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Streak
White
White
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Indistinct
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Absent
moderate
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.7801.613-1.628
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0250-0.0270
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Strength