Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
USA
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
3.062.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
-99993.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.692-1.739
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
-99990.240
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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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Heart Healing