Origin
Sri Lanka
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Yellow
Streak
Brown
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
2.97-3.142.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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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
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.544-1.553
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Abundance