Origin
Italy
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Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Streak
Red
White, 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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.7-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Even
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect on the {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-3.0
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
Strong
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.565-1.625
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.03-0.07
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Grounding