Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Yellow
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.623.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.647-1.667
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Emotional Healing