Origin
India, Italy
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
yellowish 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
2.08-2.165.90-6.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.52.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Distinctly trichroic
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4902.31-2.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Emotional Healing
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Passion