Origin
Spain, China
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Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
Scarlet, Red
Blue, 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
Slightly sectile
Brittle
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Gelatinises in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
22.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.50
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Boosts mental agility and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Communication