Origin
Colombia, Origins: Congo
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, Yellow, White, gray, Green, Colorless
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Mars
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.695.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
colorless.
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.700.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
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Refractive Index
1.543-1.5642.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.007-0.0110.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Vitality
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Grounding