Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
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
-
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.063.1-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
-99995
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Weak to strong if coloreD
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.631-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Clarity