Origin
China, Pakistan
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Colorless, White, gray
Streak
gray
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
3.85-3.942.72-2.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)