1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Strong pink, pink
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Venus, Moon
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1.6 Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Semitransparent
3.5 Refractive Index
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentAnthony et al
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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