Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil
Color
Red
Yellow, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
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Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor on {100}
Mohs Hardness
75
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.639-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
-99990.029-0.032
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Heart Healing