Origin
USA, Switzerland, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Colorless, Yellow, pink, Red
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White
Red
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
Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-2.983.06
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7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Sectile
Cleavage
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.650-1.6951.626-1.629
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.016-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Activation
Vitality