Origin
Spain, Brazil, USA, Sri Lanka, Burma, Origins: Spain, Burma. Discovered in Andalusia (Spain)
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Brown, pink, Violet, Yellow, Green, White, gray, Colorless, Red
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White
Red
For which Rashi?
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Planet
Venus
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.213.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery
Sectile
Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
strongly trichroic
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.627-1.6501.626-1.629
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Perception
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Realization
Vitality