Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Violet, Colorless, pink
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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Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.51-2.53
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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-
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.511-1.532
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Energy
Love