Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Red
Blue, White, Grey, Yellow, Green, Colorless, Red, gray
Streak
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Blue, White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.652.4-2.5
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
75-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
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None
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
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Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.50
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Communication