Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Strong pink, pink
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
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Blue, White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
75.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Isometric
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Love
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Clarity