Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
Streak
orange
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Pluto
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Hephaestus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.563.64-3.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
-99998
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAl2O4
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Absent
Dispersion
0.060.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.73
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Isometric
Birefringence
0.166-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Confidence
Revitalization
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Vitality