Origin
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
Brittle
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Solubility
H₂SO₄
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.74-3.002.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: O= colorless
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.591-1.6331.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0100.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Love
Love