Origin
Russia
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Streak
White
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
2.30-2.604.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{111} Imperfect
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
ModerateArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index
1.494-1.5041.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.0080.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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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Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity