Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
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Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Brownish, Black
Streak
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Brown
For which Rashi?
Libra
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Psychic Power, Love
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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
2.71-2.903.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven
Cleavage
3,1 basal
None
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong: yellow-brown
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.573-1.600-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.005-0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Unconditional Love
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Unconditional Love
Protection