Origin
China, Pakistan
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Yellow
Streak
gray
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter
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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Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection, Psychic Power
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
3.85-3.942.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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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
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.544-1.553
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3.25
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Optic Character
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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 creativity and mental clarity
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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Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Abundance