Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
3.62-3.873.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7561.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Manifestation