Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
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
4.12-4.182.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.650-1.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0270.016
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Spiritual Activation