Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Streak
White
gray
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
4.12-4.182.9-3.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.603-1.690
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Birefringence
0.027-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances brain function
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Self-discovery