Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, pink
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
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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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.55-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Waxy
Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
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Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.029-0.0320.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Balance