Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Sri Lanka, Burma, USA, Russia
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Yellow, Brown, pink, Colorless
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.183.46-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.665-1.712
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0270.036-0.042
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Emotional Healing