Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Pakistan
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.85-3.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.643-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Creativity