Origin
China, Pakistan
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Red, pink, Black, 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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insoluble in water
Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
None
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic
Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Energy