Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Red, gray
Streak
Red
Red, Black
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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Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.064.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
-99996-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.030.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6292.609-2.903
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.296
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
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Awareness