Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Green, gray
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
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.652.55-2.63
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.514-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol (1) Space Group: P1
Birefringence
-99990.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Emotional Balance