Origin
Southern and central Africa
Sri Lanka
Color
Brown, Colorless, Green
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.63-3.9
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Absent
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.658-1.6781.770-1.780
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Psychology
Focus
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Emotional Healing