Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA
Color
Red
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
Streak
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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
2.63-2.652.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.010.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.692-1.739
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
-
Birefringence
-99990.240
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
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Heart opening
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Heart Healing