Origin
USA
Canada
Color
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
Streak
White
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
2.74-2.763.89-4.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
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Dispersion
0.040.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.692-1.7391.687-1.723
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.2400.028-0.030
0
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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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Heart opening
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Transformation