Origin
India, Italy
Australia, India
Color
White, Reddish
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
-
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Persephone
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Scorpio
Talisman
-
Taurus
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.163.55-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4.56.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.478-1.4901.730-1.895
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.005-0.008-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Optimism
Passion