Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Aries
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
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Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.17-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
-
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.665-1.667
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
-
Birefringence
-9999-9999
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
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Optimism
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Creativity