Origin
USA
Canada, Russia, Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Brown, Red, Yellow, Violet
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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Brittle
Solubility
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H₂SO₄
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.762.74-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Weak: O= colorless
Dispersion
0.040.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.591-1.633
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.2400.003-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Self-Love