Origin
China
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Colorless
Green
Streak
White
Greenish, 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
3.503.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
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Psychology
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Empowerment
Healing
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Physical healing
Qualities Associated
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Transformation