Origin
Russia
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Color
Colorless, Brownish
Red, Violet
Streak
White
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.973.62-4.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
None
Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
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(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
1.6071.73-1.77
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentGemdat.org
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Courage
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Passion