Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.564.12-4.18
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7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99997-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.060.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.789-1.820
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Isometric
Birefringence
0.1660.027
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Benefits
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Creativity