Origin
Italy
Italy
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Yellow
Streak
Red
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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
-99992.05-2.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
visible
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.958-2.245
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.291
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Vitality