Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Pakistan
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, 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
-
Sectile
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.56-1.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.010-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Peace