Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Colorless, White, Yellow, pink
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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.141.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {10bar10}
Mohs Hardness
-99992.5
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)
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.492
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.032-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Spiritual Growth