Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
orange
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
3.63-3.93.56
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Absent
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.7802.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
-99990.166
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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
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Vitality