Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brownish, Red
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
4.12-4.185.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
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 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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visible
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8202.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
Birefringence
0.027-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Vitality