Origin
USA
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
White
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.28-4.422.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.760-1.7741.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0120.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Love