Origin
Italy
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Zeus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.80-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{001} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.525-1.587
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Spiritual growth
Stress Relief
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Stress Relief