Origin
Italy
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Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Colorless, gray, 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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
-99992.33-2.37
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.543-1.631
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.071-0.074
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Clarity