Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Brown
Streak
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Brownish, Red, Black
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
-
-
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
2.71-2.905.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good in one direction
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.573-1.6002.190-2.457
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0090.083
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
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
Strength
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Unconditional Love
Balance