Origin
India, Italy
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
White, Reddish
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.95-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
none
Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.770-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Devotion