Origin
Southern and central Africa, California
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Violet, pink
Streak
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White, Violet, Blue
For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
Air
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
-
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Healing, Protection
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.912.11-2.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Resinous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.5401.516-1.544
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.026
0
0.296
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Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Nurturing
Love