Origin
USA
India, Italy
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
White, Reddish
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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-44.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.2400.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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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
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Optimism