Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Colorless, Yellow
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.652.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
76-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
none.
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.583-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Creativity