Origin
Southern and central Africa
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Red
Violet, Colorless, gray, White
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
Libra
Planet
Mars
Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
Zeus
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.652.80-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} perfect
Mohs Hardness
72.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
-
X = almost colorless; Y = Z = pink
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.525-1.587
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
-99990.0290-0.0380
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes emotional balance and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Stress Relief
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Stress Relief