Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa
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Color
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
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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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.192.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.53.5-4
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 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.647-1.6671.518-1.561
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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
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0120.025
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Clarity