Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.193.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
3.56.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.647-1.667-9999
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
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Emotional Healing