Origin
Canada
Afghanistan, China, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
Red, Reddish, orange, Brown
Streak
White
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
3.89-4.184.12-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.687-1.7231.789-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.028-0.0300.027
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Creativity
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Creativity