Origin
China, Pakistan
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
gray
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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
3.85-3.943.17-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.665-1.667
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.020-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Creativity