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Star Ruby
Star Ruby

Omphacite
Omphacite



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Omphacite

Astrology

Origin

Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa

Color

White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Green

Streak

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Greenish, 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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-

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.103.16-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
{110} Good, {110} Good

Mohs Hardness

-99995-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Refractive Index

1.757-1.7801.662-1.723
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

0.007-0.010-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Benefits

Physical

Neurological

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Enhances mental clarity and focus

Cardiovascular

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-

Respiratory

Good
Good

Reproductive

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Digestive

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Psychology

Passion
Empowerment

Healing

Emotional healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated

Passion
Transformation