Origin
Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
3.63-3.93.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Absent
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.7801.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation