Origin
China, Pakistan
Tanzania
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Blue
Streak
gray
White, Colorless
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo
Planet
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Element of Planets
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Air, Water, Earth
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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Love, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Present
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0200.006-0.018
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Intuition
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Communication