Origin
USA
Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
White
Brown
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
2.74-2.762.97-3.14
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{1011} Indistinct
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(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.614-1.666
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.2400.014-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Heart opening
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Empowerment