Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
Soluble
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Durability
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-
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.009-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Self-Realization