Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Brazil
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Yellow, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
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Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Diana
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love, Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Calming
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Heart Healing