Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Green
Streak
gray
Greenish, 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
3.85-3.943.16-3.43
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Transformation