1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
1.2 Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
1.3 Streak
White
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
None
2.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
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10
2.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
3.2 Pleochroism
None
3.3 Dispersion
0.02
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.720-1.756
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
cubic
3.8 Birefringence
Not Available
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available