Origin
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, pink
Blue, Green, Colorless
Streak
White, Violet, Blue
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.11-2.202.64-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
-9999-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Waxy, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.516-1.5441.560-1.640
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.0260.054-0.075
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Hope
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Transformation