Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
-
Reddish, 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
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.63-2.653.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
-
Refractive Index
1.54-1.551.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Opaque
-
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Courage
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Detoxification
Manifestation