Origin
China, Pakistan
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
gray
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
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Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sectile
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.040.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.626-1.629
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.020-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
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Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Vitality