Origin
Southern and central Africa
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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
2.63-2.652.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.518-1.536
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
-
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
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
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Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Courage
Creativity
Healing
Physical healing
-
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Creativity