Astrology
Origin
Italy, Russia
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
Violet, Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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Receptive
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Psychic Power, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
2.71-2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
Cleavage
none
3,1 basal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be3Al2SiO6
Optical Properties
Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Not Available
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.06
7
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.88-1.94
1.573-1.600
Optic Character
Not Available
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Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.057
0.005-0.009
Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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