Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Red
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
-
Reddish, Brown
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
2.63-2.655.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Mohs Hardness
75.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.55-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
-
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Grounding