Origin
Tanzania
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Blue
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
White, Colorless
Red
For which Rashi?
Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Air, Water, Earth
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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
Love, Healing
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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
Hard
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Specific Gravity
3.353.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sectile
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Present
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.685-1.7071.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.006-0.018-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Intuition
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Communication
Vitality