Origin
USA
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Red, Yellow, orange
Streak
White
orange
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
2.74-2.763.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Nearly colorless to pale golden yellowAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.040.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.692-1.7392.538-2.704
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.2400.166
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Heart opening
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Vitality