Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Red
White
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
Sectile
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.062.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99996
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10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
weak to none
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Peace