Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Green, Black, Brown
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
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
-99993.04-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Splintery, Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
1.725-1.7561.613-1.663
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Healing