Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, 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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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.185.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.918-1.936
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0270.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Balance & Clarity