Origin
Southern and central Africa
Tanzania
Color
Red, Yellow, orange
Blue
Streak
orange
White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Air, Water, Earth
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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Love, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.563.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Present
Dispersion
0.060.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.538-2.7041.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.1660.006-0.018
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
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Confidence
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Communication