Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Brown
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.143.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
-99993-3.5
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)
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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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
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Divine Guidance