Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, pink
Blue, Colorless, White
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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-
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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Quan Yin
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.45-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
None
Mohs Hardness
53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
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
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Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.583-1.608
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.029-0.0320.019
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Calming