Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, pink
Black, Brownish, Brown
Streak
White
Brown
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.084.5-4.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None, parting may develop along {111}
Mohs Hardness
55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe++Cr2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
none.
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.639-1.6722.08-2.16
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.029-0.032-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Protection