Origin
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Mexico
Color
Red, pink, Black, orange
Red, Brown, Yellow, Grey, Colorless, Brownish
Streak
White
Brownish, Yellow
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Water
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.876.8-7.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
C20H36
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.020.15
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.720-1.7562.416
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.066
0
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
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Creativity