Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.563.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
None
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
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Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
None
Dispersion
0.060.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.720-1.756
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
0.166-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Energy