Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
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Brownish, Red, orange
Streak
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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
3.62-4.334.00-4.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Strong dichroism: yellow-brown red to brown-violet (pinkish samples: nearly colorless pale orangy-pink)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
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Refractive Index
1.730-1.8201.787-1.816
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.029
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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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
Love
Transformation