Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Streak
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Red
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Absent
[100] [001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism
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StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.010.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.85-1.92
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Protection
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Spiritual Awareness