Origin
USA
USA
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
White
Greenish, 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
2.74-2.763.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3.5-43-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.653-1.693
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2400.038-0.044
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Heart opening
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Emotional Healing