Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, Green
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
4.12-4.183.08-3.12
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.650-1.677
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.0270.019-0.025
0
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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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication