Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.192.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
3.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0120.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Self-Love