Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White, Colorless
Brown
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.504.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
6-75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
none.
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.7072.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.006-0.018-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Protection