Origin
Brazil
USA
Color
Yellow, White, Brown, Brownish, Black
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
Brown, Yellow, 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
-
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4.5-53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.027-0.0420.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Enhances mental clarity
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Joy
Heart Healing