Origin
Italy
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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
-99992.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.518-1.536
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.005-0.008
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Balance
Creativity