Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Violet
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
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Brown
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
3.62-4.202.97-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{1011} Indistinct
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(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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-
Birefringence
-99990.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
Transparent
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
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Empowerment