Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Australia
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Green, Blue
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.182.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct
none
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0270.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Purity