Origin
Russia
Italy
Color
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Streak
White
Red
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
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
[001] good, [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
visible
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.478-1.4931.725-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.025-0.076
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Spiritual growth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Balance