Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Green, White, Blue
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Artemis
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Sectile
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.062.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
-99996-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
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Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Harmony