Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Red, gray
Streak
White
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.184.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.030.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8202.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0270.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Awareness