Origin
Spain, China
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Red, gray, Brown, pink
Green
Streak
Scarlet, Red
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Slightly sectile
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Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
22.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
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Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
-
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Dispersion
0.060.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
2.905-3.251.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Boosts mental agility and focus
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Passion
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Love