Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Green, Brown, Red, pink
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
rose
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Sagittarius
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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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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Protection
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
3.10-3.20-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Hackly
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
None
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion
0.020.00
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.670-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m
Birefringence
0.027-0.032-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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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
Self-acceptance
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Conductivity