Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
Red
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
none.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.583-1.614
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.025-0.076-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity