Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Brown, Brownish, White, Colorless, Yellow
Streak
Red
White
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
3.2-3.41.58-1.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
{011} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4-4.52
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.509-1.541
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0700.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Happiness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Abundance