Origin
Brazil
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Yellow, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.639-1.6721.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.029-0.0320.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
-
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Compassion
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Love