Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4333.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99993-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
In thick sections
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Divine Guidance