Origin
Afghanistan, China, Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green, Yellow
Red
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
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Aries
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
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Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Black Madonna, Isis
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.802.63-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Irregular
-
Cleavage
Perfect
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2
Luster
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
-
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.54-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Opaque
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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-
Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Detoxification