Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
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
3.62-3.874.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Isometric
Birefringence
-99990.027
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Creativity