Origin
China, Pakistan
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
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-
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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Diana
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.942.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
None
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0200.009
0
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Spirituality