Origin
Sri Lanka
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Brown
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.142.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
-99997
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
None
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Empowerment
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Spirituality