Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, Reddish
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
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.065.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
-99994.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.030.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
-99990.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Balance & Clarity