Origin
USA
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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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Healing
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
2.74-2.763.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-48.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2400.007-0.013
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Transformation