Origin
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Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red, Reddish
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White, Yellow, Colorless
orange
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.13.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
3.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
X = colorless
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.6482.538-2.704
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.012-0.0150.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Vitality