Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, 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
3.2-3.42.58-2.74
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
4-4.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.540-1.579
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.0700.006-0.037
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Problem Solving & Creativity