Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Australia, India
Color
Black, Brownish, Brown
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink
Streak
Brown
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Persephone
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Scorpio
Talisman
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Taurus
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.83.55-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Optical Properties
Luster
-
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
none.
None
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.730-1.895
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Poor
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Vitality
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Passion