Astrology
Origin
Southern and central Africa
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Saturn
Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
Deities
Mars
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
Talisman
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Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Solubility
-
Durability
-
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Optical Properties
Luster
-
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.05
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Benefits
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Reproductive
-
Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding