Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Green, Grey, White
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
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Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Healing