Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Color
Strong pink, pink
Green, Blue
Streak
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Greenish, White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Virgo
Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Gaia
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
Decomposed by acids
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}
Mohs Hardness
75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.550
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.091
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
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Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Love
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Harmony