Origin
USA
Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Yellow, pink
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.763.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2400.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Heart opening
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Heart Healing