Origin
Sri Lanka
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
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
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.63-3.93.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Absent
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.770-1.7801.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Isometric
cubic
Birefringence
-99990.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Creativity
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Inspiration