Origin
Southern and central Africa
Mexico
Color
Red
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
-
Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.652.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
73.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.042-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Calmness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Acceptance