Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Austria, Zimbabwe, Australia
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Red, Brown, Violet
Streak
White
Black
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.185.06-5.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Poor on [111].
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53-3.25
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu5FeS4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.03-
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.820-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Creativity