Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Mexico
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Streak
White
White
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.042-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Calmness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Acceptance