Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
USA, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Australia, Italy, Brazil
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Blue, Green, Brownish, Greenish, Colorless, gray
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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Tough
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.193.20-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{010} perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.56-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Subadamantine, Silky
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Colourless to pale brown to yellow
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.653-1.685
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
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0120.020-0.022
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Creativity