Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
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
4.12-4.183.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0270.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Heart Healing