Origin
Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Brown
Violet, Colorless, pink
Streak
Brownish, Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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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
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Psychic Power, Love
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
5.22.71-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Good in one direction
3,1 basal
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.190-2.4571.573-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0830.005-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent to translucent
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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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Strength
Unconditional Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Unconditional Love