Origin
Australia
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
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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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
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
3.32-3.433.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.662-1.7071.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.013-0.0150.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Love
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Inspiration