Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Southern and central Africa
Color
Green
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
-
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Venus
Saturn
Element of Planets
Earth
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Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Vesta
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Protection, Healing
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
-
Pleochroism
-
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5432.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0040.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Love
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Grounding