Origin
China
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Colorless
Colorless, Green, gray, pink, Yellow
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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.502.56-2.62
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.518-1.534
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
0.0120.006-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Harmony