Origin
USA
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless, orange
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
Yellow, yellowish orange
Blue, 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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-5.902.75
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Very weak
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Dispersion
0.160.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.500
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Communication
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Clarity