Origin
Italy
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Green, White, Blue
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Spiritual growth
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Harmony