Origin
Spain, China
Italy
Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Streak
Scarlet, Red
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
Slightly sectile
Brittle
Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
[001] good, [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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visible
Dispersion
0.060.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.725-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.025-0.076
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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Physical
Neurological
Boosts mental agility and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Spiritual growth
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Balance