Origin
Canada, Russia
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Red, pink
Streak
Brown, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Finger
Ring Metal
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Gold, Copper
Deities
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Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
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Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.43.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
39
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Greasy, Pearly
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.120.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.678-1.7581.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0500.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Reflection
Passion
Healing
Spiritual healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-Reflection
Energy