Origin
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Colorless, Brownish, White
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White
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
Brittle
Sectile
Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.233.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Sectile
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.512-1.5231.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.011-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication
Vitality