Astrology
Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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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Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Optical Properties
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.03
15
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.820
1.518-1.536
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
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Birefringence
0.027
0.005-0.008
Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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