Origin
Southern and central Africa
Canada, USA
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Yellow, Green, Blue
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
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For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius
Capricorn
Planet
Saturn
Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Earth, Air, Water
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Mars
Ammon
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
5.00-5.302.75-2.80
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
no true cleavage
Mohs Hardness
64
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO3
Luster
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Silky, Vitreous
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
None
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.520-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.2800.135-0.145
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Prosperity