Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Absent
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnCO3
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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-
Psychology
Protection
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Love