Origin
India, Italy
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
White, Reddish
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
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.162.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
4.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0080.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Love