Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
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Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Grey, Brown, Green, Colorless, White
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
Venus
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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
3.05-3.212.90-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
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Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.599-1.637
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.023-0.028
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Perception
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Harmony