Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
-
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
-
Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Sectile
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.063.04-3.17
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Sectile
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
-
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.604-1.646
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.031-0.036
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
-
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Compassion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Psychic Abilities