Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Brazil, USA, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Russia
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Blue, Violet, Colorless, Red, Green, Brown
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Pluto
Element of Planets
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Hephaestus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.193.64-3.66
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Mohs Hardness
3.58
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAl2O4
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Absent
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.73
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Isometric
Birefringence
0.012-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Revitalization
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Vitality