Origin
Mexico
Brazil
Color
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Yellow, pink
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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.983.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
For violet varieties
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.570-1.6141.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.042-0.0440.029-0.032
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
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Calmness
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Acceptance
Heart Healing