Origin
China, Pakistan
Russia
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Colorless, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.942.97
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.607
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-9999
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
Protection