Origin
Spain, China
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Strong pink, pink
Streak
Scarlet, Red
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, 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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Slightly sectile
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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
22.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
2-2.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.544-1.553
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Boosts mental agility and focus
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Passion
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Love