Origin
Italy
USA, Mexico
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Streak
Red
Greenish, gray
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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
-99993.19-3.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
visible
Pale green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.671-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.025-0.076-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Grounding