Origin
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Red
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.062.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sectile
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
-99995.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.626-1.6291.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-99990.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Spiritual Protection