Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Colorless, White
Streak
orange
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.562.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Cleavage
{010} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
-9999-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Weak: colorless light gray bluish grayAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.060.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.634-1.656
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.166-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity