Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Violet
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.202.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Emotional Balance