Origin
Italy
Vietnam
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Yellow, Brown, White, orange
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
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.20-3.32
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.607-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.076-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Harmony