Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Canada
Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, 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
-
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.903.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
3,1 basal
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-85.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.573-1.6001.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.0090.028-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Unconditional Love
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Unconditional Love
Transformation