Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Mexico
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, White, Colorless, Blue, Green, Violet, pink
Streak
White
White, Green
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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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.874.32-4.48
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.708-1.722
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Joy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Joy