Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
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
3.62-3.872.58-2.74
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
None
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.540-1.579
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.006-0.037
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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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Problem Solving & Creativity