Origin
India, Brazil, China, Australia
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
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Red
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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-
Element of Planets
Air, Earth
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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
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
Sectile
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.613.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sectile
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.53-1.541.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.004-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Energy
Vitality