Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
4.12-4.182.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.538-1.560
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
0.027-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Grounding