Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
White, Yellow
Violet, Colorless, pink
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Libra
Planet
Saturn
Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Psychic Power, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.71-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
3,1 basal
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.573-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.005-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent to translucent
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Unconditional Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Unconditional Love