Origin
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Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Greenish, White, gray, Reddish, Green
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Aquarius
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Healing
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.653.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
colorless.
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
1.000.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.525-1.5421.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0110.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Supports heart health
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Balance
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Energy