Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.183.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0270.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Psychic Abilities