Origin
China
Canada, Russia
Color
Red, Colorless
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
White
Brown, 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
3.503.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
73
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.678-1.758
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0120.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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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Digestive
Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
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Psychology
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Self-Reflection
Healing
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Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
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Self-Reflection