Origin
Southern and central Africa
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Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Red
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
White
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius
Taurus, Leo
Planet
Saturn
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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
Mars
Isis, Bragi
Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing
Protection, Healing, Courage
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
5.00-5.302.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Absent
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.535-1.539
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.2800.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Motivation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Courage