Origin
Italy
Russia
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Violet, Brown
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Minerva
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Transformation