Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Isis
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.69-2.72
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.554-1.573
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Magic