Origin
USA
Russia
Color
Red, Violet
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.032.30-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
{111} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
bluish–red
ModerateArthur Thomas
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.494-1.504
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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tetragonal
Birefringence
0.019-0.0280.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Emotional Healing