Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
India, China
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Blue, Yellow, Brown, gray, Reddish, Greenish
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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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
S8
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.789-1.820-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Protection