Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Yellow
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
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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
3.70-4.102.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.060.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.855-1.8951.692-1.739
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
-99990.240
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Happiness
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Heart Healing