Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
Red
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
[001] good, [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
visible
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.725-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.025-0.076
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Spiritual growth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Balance