Origin
China
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Colorless
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
White
Grey, gray
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
3.503.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0120.009-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
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Psychology
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Grounding
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Grounding