Origin
Italy
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Brownish, Red, Brown, Green, White, gray, Yellow, Reddish
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.852.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.040.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5731.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0280-0.04500.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-discovery
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Centering