Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
-
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.775.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
colorless.
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5882.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Transformation
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Grounding