Origin
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Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Brown
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.730-1.8201.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0270.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Creativity
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Spiritual Protection