Origin
Australia, India
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Color
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
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Planet
Mars
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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
Persephone
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
Scorpio
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Talisman
Taurus
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.333.55-3.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.730-1.8951.710-1.735
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
-99990.012-0.033
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Passion
Intuition
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Passion
Tranquility