Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Colorless, Brownish, White
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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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.062.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.011
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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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication