Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Southern and central Africa
Color
Strong pink, pink
Blue, Violet, Brown, White, Greenish, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Leo, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth, Water
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.26-3.41
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
77-8.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.669-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0090.011-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Love
Patience
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Patience