Origin
Southern and central Africa
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Green
Streak
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
None
For which Rashi?
Aries, Aquarius
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Saturn
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Mars
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Healing
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.301.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Poor
Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
-
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2800.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Grounding
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Health