Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Italy
Color
Red, Violet
Yellow, orange, Red
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.355-3.433
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
None
{???} Good, {???} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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In thick sections
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.690-1.705
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Courage
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Harmony