Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
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Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
3.79-3.94
Fracture
Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
FeAs
Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.730-1.820
1.670-1.734
Birefringence
-9999
-9999
Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
TranslucentAnthony et al
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Love
Emotional Healing