Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
White
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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
3.62-3.873.55-3.70
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
None
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.710-1.735
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-99990.012-0.033
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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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Tranquility