Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
China, Russia
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Green
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.183.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.87
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
Birefringence
0.027-9999
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Vitality