Origin
Southern and central Africa
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Yellow, Brown, Black
Red, pink
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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
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Pisces
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.3923.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Faint
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.827-1.8791.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.042-0.0510.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Creativity
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Energy