Origin
Spain, China
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Green
Streak
Scarlet, Red
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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
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Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
23.20-3.30
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.060.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.674-1.764
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.014-0.016
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Boosts mental agility and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Healing