Origin
Sri Lanka
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White
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
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Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sectile
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Absent
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
1.770-1.7801.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Vitality