Origin
USA
Italy
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Yellow, orange, Red
Streak
White
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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
2.74-2.763.355-3.433
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{???} Good, {???} 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)
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
In thick sections
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.690-1.705
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.240-9999
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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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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Heart opening
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Harmony