Origin
Italy
Italy, China
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Colorless, White, Blue, gray
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
3.355-3.4333.09
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Mohs Hardness
-99998
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl2Si2O7(OH)2.H2O
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
In thick sections
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.672-1.676
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.019-0.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
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