Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
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Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Streak
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
None
[001] good, [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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visible
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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-
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7401.725-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.025-0.076
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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
Passion
Spiritual growth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Balance