Origin
Italy
Russia
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
-
-
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.20-2.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Perfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Pleochroism
visible
-
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.478-1.493
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.012-0.013
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
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Spiritual Connection