Origin
Italy
Czech
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Brownish, Black, Colorless, White, gray, Blue, Green
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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insoluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99996.46-6.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Good [110] and [021]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.803-2.078
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.273
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
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Clarity