1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
1.3 Streak
Red
1.4 For which Rashi?
Not Available
1.5 Planet
Not Available
1.6 Element of Planets
Not Available
1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
Not Available
1.7.2 Ring Metal
Not Available
1.8 Energy
Not Available
1.9 Deities
Not Available
1.10 Not to wear with
Not Available
1.11 Powers
Not Available
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
Not Available
1.12.2 Talisman
Not Available
2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
Not Available
2.2 Solubility
Not Available
2.3 Durability
Not Available
2.4 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
2.6 Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
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2
10
2.8 Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
Not Available
3.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
3.3 Dispersion
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0.007
1
3.4 Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
3.5 Refractive Index
1.85-1.92
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
Not Available
3.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
3.8 Birefringence
0.070
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0
0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
Not Available
4.1.2 Cardiovascular
Not Available
4.1.3 Respiratory
Not Available
4.1.4 Reproductive
Not Available
4.1.5 Digestive
Not Available
4.2 Psychology
Not Available
4.3 Healing
Not Available
4.4 Qualities Associated
Not Available