Origin
Switzerland
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
Strong pink, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, 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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-67
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.023-0.0280.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Emotional Healing
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Peace
Love