Origin
Sri Lanka
Mexico
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Streak
Brown
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
-
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.142.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
-99993.5
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)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.042-0.044
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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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Calmness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Acceptance