Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
Red
Brownish, Red
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
-99995.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
visible
visible
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7562.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.025-0.076-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality