Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Brownish, Red, orange
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
3.85-3.944.00-4.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.787-1.816
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.0200.029
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Transformation