Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.772.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Love