Origin
USA, Mexico, Tanzania, Brazil, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Origins: USA
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.363.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Good on {100}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MnCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.656-1.7041.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.009-0.0120.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Harmony
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Love