Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Canada
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Colorless, Yellow, Green, White, Blue
Streak
White
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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
4.12-4.182.70-2.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5-5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.570-1.591
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
0.0270.020-0.021
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Creativity