Origin
Pakistan, Tanzania
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, Brazil, Mozambique, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA
Color
Brown, gray, Green, Blue, rose, Red
Violet, Colorless, pink
Streak
White, Colorless
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For which Rashi?
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Libra
Planet
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Venus
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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Poseidon, Neptune, Tiamat, Mara
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Psychic Power, Love
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
3.20-3.502.71-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
3,1 basal
Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
X = pale pink to red-violet; Y = nearly colorless to bright pink or deep blue; Z = pale yellow to yellow-green
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent in thin backlit sections.
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.573-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.006-0.0180.005-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Unconditional Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
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Unconditional Love