Origin
Canada
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Yellow, Brown, Red, White, Green, Reddish, Black
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
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Sectile
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.183.06
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sectile
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.170.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.687-1.7231.626-1.629
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.028-0.030-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Compassion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Vitality