Origin
Italy
Australia
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Streak
Red
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
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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HCl soluble
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
-99994.27-4.29
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
visible
VisibleArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.725-1.7562.26-2.398
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.138
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Emotional Healing