Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.873.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
cubic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Protection