Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Brazil, Mozambique
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Scarlet, 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
3.62-3.87-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
None
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.02-
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7562.19-2.34
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-99990.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Manifestation