Origin
USA, Southern and central Africa, China, India, Italy
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
White, Yellow
Strong pink, pink
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Taurus
Planet
Saturn
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Earth, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.44-2.622.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.560-1.5711.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.008-0.0140.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love