Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Strong pink, pink
Streak
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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
-
-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Absent
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
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
1.530-1.5431.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Protection
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love