Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.143.13-3.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
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)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Colorless
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.623-1.728
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Happiness