Origin
USA
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Color
Red, Violet
Red, Brown
Streak
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Yellow, Red, Reddish, Brown
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
2.98-3.034
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-65
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeO(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
bluish–red
Strong; X = colorless to yellow; Y = orange
Dispersion
-0.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.940
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.019-0.028-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Healing