1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
USA, Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Strong pink, pink
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
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)
Brittle, Uneven
2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.647-1.667
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3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
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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