Origin
India, Italy
USA
Color
White, Reddish
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Streak
White
Yellow, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.08-2.165.50-5.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Mohs Hardness
4.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Very weak
Dispersion
0.050.16
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4902.013-2.029
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.016
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Optimism
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