Origin
China, Pakistan
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Venus
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.05-3.21
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
strongly trichroic
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.627-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.0200.009-0.010
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
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Perception
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Self-Realization