Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
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Streak
Red
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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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
3.2-3.43.31
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.85-1.92-9999
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.070-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Calms digestive system and reduces stomachaches
Digestive
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Psychology
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Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
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