Origin
Brazil
Southern and central Africa, Brazil, China, Zimbabwe, Switzerland
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Mars, Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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Receptive
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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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
3.05-3.08
2.85-3.20
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Refractive Index
1.639-1.672
1.525
Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.029-0.032
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Clarity
Transparent
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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