Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
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
4.12-4.183.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.647-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.0270.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
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
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Healing