Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Yellow
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
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Red
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
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Planet
Jupiter
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Element of Planets
-
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Persephone, Mercury
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Not to wear with
-
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Powers
Protection, Psychic Power
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Sectile
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.653.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sectile
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances creativity and mental clarity
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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
Abundance
Vitality