Origin
Brazil
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Yellow
Red, pink
Streak
Greenish, Black, Brownish
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
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in water
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.203.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Luster
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Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
-99991.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Abundance
Passion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Abundance
Energy