Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Turkey, Russia, Canada
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Reddish, Brown
Specific Gravity
3.19
4.95-5.0
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Faint
Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.647-1.667
1.717-1.722
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.012
0.100
Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Psychology
Compassion
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity