Origin
USA
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Color
Red, Violet
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.65-2.69
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
bluish–red
colorless.
Dispersion
-0.70
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.543-1.564
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.019-0.0280.007-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Vitality