Origin
Italy
USA
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
White
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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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
-99994.28-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
colorless.
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.760-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Optimism