Origin
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Green
Red, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Cancer, Taurus
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
Venus
Mars
Element of Planets
Earth
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
Vesta
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
Protection, Healing
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Waxy
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0040.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Love
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Energy