Origin
China, Pakistan
Afghanistan, Australia, India
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Green, Blue, gray
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Pisces, Aquarius
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Buddha
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Courage, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.942.30-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.610-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Triclinic
Birefringence
0.0200.040
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
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Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Protection