Origin
Italy
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
Streak
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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
-
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Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4331.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
-99992.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
In thick sections
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.492
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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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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Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spiritual Growth