Origin
Southern and central Africa
Italy
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
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
3.2-3.43.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
4-4.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
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Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.0700.024-0.030
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Peace