Origin
Southern and central Africa, Brazil, China, Zimbabwe, Switzerland
Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya
Color
Green
Red, pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Scorpio
Leo, Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius
Planet
Mars, Venus
Mars
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
Ring Finger
Ring Metal
-
Gold, Copper
Deities
-
Buddha, Krishna
Not to wear with
-
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gomed
Powers
-
Joy
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
Pisces
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.85-3.203.97-4.05
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
No true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-79
2
10
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8, (Fe,Mg)3Al2Si3O12, (OH)2
Al 2 O 3
Luster
-
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
-
Strong: purplish-red
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.5251.762-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Stimulates mental concentration and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Energy