Origin
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China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
White, Pale pink, Brown, Yellow, pink
Red, pink, Black, orange
Streak
White, Pale pink
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
Soluble
insoluble in water
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.123.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
None
Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mn,Mg,Fe)(CO3)2
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.180.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.7271.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Passion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Energy