Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Russia
Color
Strong pink, pink
Black, Violet, Blue, Green
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
Gemini, Virgo
Planet
Venus
Mercury
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Earth
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
Love
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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
2.653.22-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
1,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Common trichroism: light green
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.668-1.703
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0090.024-0.030
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Renewal
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Love