Origin
China, Pakistan
Australia, Brazil, Burma, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Blue, Violet, Greenish, Brown, Colorless, Yellow, 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
3.85-3.942.57-2.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
X = pale yellow
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.703-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Supports healthy digestion
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Psychic Abilities