Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Blue
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Capricorn, Scorpio
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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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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Freyja
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
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
4.12-4.183.70-3.95
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.07
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.655-1.909
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0270.108-0.254
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
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
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Healing