Origin
USA
India
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Blue, Greenish
Streak
White
Blue, 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
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.25-2.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Good on {010}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Visible: X=Z= colorless Y= blue
Dispersion
0.040.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.542
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2400.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Heart opening
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Communication