Origin
Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Brown
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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
2.97-3.142.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
None
Mohs Hardness
-99996.5-7
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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)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.530-1.543
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.008-0.010
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Empowerment
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Empowerment
Strength & Protection