Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
3.62-3.872.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Emotional Balance