Origin
USA
China
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Red, Colorless
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
2.74-2.763.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.735-1.745
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2400.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
Psychology
Heart opening
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
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