Origin
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Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Brown, Yellow, White, Greenish
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White, gray
Red
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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
Brittle
Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.7-3.33.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Even
Sectile
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
-0.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.565-1.6251.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.03-0.07-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Vitality