Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Colorless, Greenish, Blue
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
3.62-3.873.40-3.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.701-1.724
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
-99990.005-0.007
0
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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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Spiritual Awakening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Inner Peace