Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Red
Yellow, White, Brown, Red
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Aries
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Black Madonna, Isis
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Courage
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.177
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
76-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.563-1.593
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
-
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Confidence
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Balance