Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Violet, pink
Streak
White
White, Violet, Blue
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
4.12-4.182.11-2.20
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.516-1.544
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0270.026
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
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love