Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Grey, White
Red
Streak
White
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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
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.023.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
2-2.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
cubic
Birefringence
-99990.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Harmony
Inspiration
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Inspiration