Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Red, gray
Streak
Red
Red, 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
-
-
Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.44.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
4-4.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
-
Adamantine
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.010.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.85-1.922.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0700.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Awareness