Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Colorless, Brownish, White
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
Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
None
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.011
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
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication