Origin
Kenya, Southern and central Africa
Australia, India
Color
Green, Brown, Yellow, Red
Yellow, Green, Red, Pale pink, Violet-red, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Virgo, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Persephone
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
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Healing, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Scorpio
Talisman
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Taurus
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.703.55-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
4-76.5-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Blue stones strong trichroism: colorless/pale blue (greenish or violet)-blue dark blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
None
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.710-1.7351.730-1.895
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.012-0.033-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Intuition
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Tranquility
Passion