Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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
Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.062.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Self-Love