Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Red
Yellow, Brownish, Reddish, Green, Red
Streak
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White, Yellow
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
2.63-2.652.2-2.6
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
73-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Luster
Vitreous
Silky
Pleochroism
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visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.575-1.585
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Spirituality
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Spiritual Evolution