Origin
China, Pakistan
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
3.85-3.942.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0200.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Spiritual Awakening