Origin
Austria, India
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
White
Red
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Aries
Taurus
Planet
Mercury
Mars
Element of Planets
Air
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Healing
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.64-2.693.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
7-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
-
Refractive Index
1.544-1.5531.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Prosperity
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Prosperity
Inspiration