Origin
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China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Yellow, Violet, Green, Brown, White, gray, Greenish
Red, pink, Black, orange
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
Elastic
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Solubility
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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.13.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.07-7.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
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Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Pearly, Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct
None
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.040-0.050-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Passion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Energy