Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Red
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
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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Mars
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.065.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
-99996
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.626-1.6292.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Grounding