Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Canada
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
4.12-4.183.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.030.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8201.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0270.028-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Creativity
Transformation