Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
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Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
Streak
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White
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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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.71-2.902.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
3,1 basal
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.573-1.6001.518-1.561
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0090.025
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
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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
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Unconditional Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Unconditional Love
Clarity