Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Violet
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
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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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.201.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
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Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Spiritual Growth