Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
White, Blue
Streak
Red
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For which Rashi?
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Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Protection
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
-99992.60-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Irregular
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.486-1.658
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.160-0.172
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Enhances intuition and psychic abilities
Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Emotional balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Emotional Balance