Origin
Southern and central Africa
Spain, China
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Streak
White
Scarlet, 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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Slightly sectile
Solubility
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1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.942
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7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Mohs Hardness
42-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Waxy
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
0.010.06
0.005
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7342.905-3.25
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Boosts mental agility and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Passion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation