Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Gemini
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Venus, Neptune
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water, Air
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Mars
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.005.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism
Weakly trichroiC
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.619-1.6352.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0120.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
-
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Psychology
Peace
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Divine Guidance
Grounding