Origin
China, Pakistan
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.942.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.0200.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Spiritual Protection