Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Red
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
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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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Inspiration