Origin
USA
Austria, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Red, Brown, Brownish, Black
Streak
White
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
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.1773.95-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.770-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Devotion