Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Blue, Green, Colorless
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
3.192.64-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{???} Distinct
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.560-1.640
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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
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Birefringence
0.0120.054-0.075
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Hope
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Transformation