Origin
China, Pakistan
USA
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
White
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.944.28-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
colorless.
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.760-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Optimism