Origin
Italy
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Yellow, orange, Red
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4332.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
In thick sections
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.690-1.7051.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
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Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Spiritual Protection