Origin
Sri Lanka
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Green, Red, Blue, Brown, pink
Red, Violet
Streak
White
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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
3.023.62-4.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{0001} Poor
None
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
-99991.73-1.77
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentGemdat.org
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Passion