Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Red, Violet
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
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Red
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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Sectile
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.203.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sectile
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
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Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
-
Refractive Index
1.73-1.771.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Vitality