Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, pink
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
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yellowish orange
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Pluto, Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth
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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
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.215.90-6.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-72.5-3
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
PbCrO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinctly trichroic
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6812.31-2.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Birefringence
0.014-0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Love
Passion