Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
White, Colorless, gray, Yellow
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.182.45-2.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.504-1.510
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0270.001
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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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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3.4g
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Balance