Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Red
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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
2.63-2.652.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
77
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
-
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.627-1.639
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.006
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Spiritual Awakening