Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Red
Streak
gray
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.53.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.603-1.6901.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
cubic
Birefringence
-99990.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Peace
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Inspiration