Origin
Italy
Australia
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Red, White, gray, Black
Streak
Red
Brownish, Black
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
-9999-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
NiAs
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
visible
Strong (reflected light)
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.725-1.756-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.025-0.076-9999
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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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Balance
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