1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Strong pink, pink
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
1.5 Planet
Venus, Moon
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1.6 Element of Planets
Earth, Water
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
2.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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2.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect
2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3.5 Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.538-1.560
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
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0.296
3.9 Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TranslucentAnthony et al
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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