Origin
USA
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Red, pink
Streak
Greenish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.23.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3-49
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Energy