Origin
Afghanistan, Pakistan, Burma, Brazil, Madagascar, USA, Canada, Russia, Mexico
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, pink
Green
Streak
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Greenish, White
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
-
-
Deities
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.213.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong trichroism: colorless pink violetHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.657-1.6811.662-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.014-0.016-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
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Psychology
Emotional healing
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Love
Transformation