Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
insoluble in water
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.872.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Passion
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Spiritual Protection