Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Red
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.063.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Compassion
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Protection