Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Blue, Green
Streak
White
Blue, Green
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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Effervesces in cold
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.194-4.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.672-1.688
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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
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0120.139-0.143
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Communication