Origin
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Color
Strong pink, pink
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Streak
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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
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-
Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.652.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.650-1.695
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Hexagonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
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Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Love
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Spiritual Activation