Origin
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Austria
Color
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Red, Yellow, Brown, orange, gray, 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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.186.50-7.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.789-1.8202.280-2.405
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Isometric
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0270.122
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Confidence