Origin
Australia
USA
Color
Red
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Streak
White, Colorless
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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
3.13.32-3.47
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
6-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Present
Weak; present colour lighter and darker
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.6951.700-1.725
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.001-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Promotes peace and tranquility
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Creativity