Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Colorless, pink
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Pluto, Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
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
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.15-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.657-1.681
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.014-0.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Emotional healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Divine Love