Origin
Italy
Afghanistan
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet, pink
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
-99992.90-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
Moderate dichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.598-1.620
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.008-0.011
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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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
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