Origin
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Pakistan, Tanzania
Color
Violet, Colorless, pink
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Streak
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White, Colorless
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
2.71-2.903.20-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Refractive Index
1.573-1.6001.685-1.707
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.005-0.0090.006-0.018
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Unconditional Love
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Unconditional Love
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