Origin
Russia
USA
Color
White, Colorless, Red, Reddish
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
White
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.262.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.020.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4931.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
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Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
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
Harmony
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Connection
Heart Healing