Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
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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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.192.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Absent
Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.530-1.543
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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
0.0120.003-0.009
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Protection