Origin
China, Pakistan
Canada, USA, Mexico, Madagascar, Australia, Finland, India, Russia
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Violet, Colorless, gray, White, Green
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Aquarius
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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Isis
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
3.85-3.942.69-2.72
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.554-1.573
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.008-0.010
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Magic