Origin
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Diana
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love, Courage
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.655.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
None
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.544-1.5532.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0090.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
Supports digestive health
-
Psychology
Calming
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Spirituality
Grounding