Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Brazil
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
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
3.05-3.213.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0100.029-0.032
0
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
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Heart Healing