Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Red
Brown, Colorless, Brownish, Black, Green, Greenish
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
Aries
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Planet
Mars
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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
Black Madonna, Isis
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Courage
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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
2.63-2.655.5-6.0
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
76.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
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DistinctArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.552.13-2.20
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/c
Birefringence
-99990.07
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
Courage
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Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Detoxification
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