Origin
USA
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
Reddish, 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
2.74-2.763.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
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)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.040.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2400.105-0.135
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Heart opening
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Manifestation