Origin
Italy
Mexico
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Streak
Red
White, Green
For which Rashi?
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-
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99994.32-4.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
-
Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.708-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.031-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
-
Poor
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spiritual growth
Joy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Joy