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Bloodstone Vs Hematite


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red  
Red  

Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red  
-  

For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius  
Aries  

Planet
Saturn  
Mars  

Element of Planets
-  
-  

Energy
-  
-  

How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
-  
-  

Ring Metal
-  
-  

Deities
Mars  
Black Madonna, Isis  

Not to wear with
-  
-  

Powers
Healing  
Courage  

Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
  
-  

Talisman
-  
-  

Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
2.63-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red  
-  

Dispersion
0.05  
25
0.01  
99+

Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Opaque  

Refractive Index
2.690-3.220  
1.54-1.55  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.280  
-9999  

Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
Opaque  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
-  
Enhances mental clarity and focus  

Cardiovascular
Supports heart health  
Supports heart health  

Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
-  
-  

Digestive
-  
-  

Psychology
Grounding  
Courage  

Healing
Physical healing  
Physical healing  

Qualities Associated
Grounding  
Detoxification  

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