Origin
Australia
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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Air
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.013-0.015-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Nurturing