Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
gray
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
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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Healing, Protection
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
3.85-3.942.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Nurturing