Origin
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Southern and central Africa
Color
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
Aries, Libra, Taurus
Aries, Aquarius
Planet
Jupiter
Saturn
Element of Planets
Water
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Mars
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.53-3.655.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
4-76
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Al2SiO5
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
-
Pleochroism
Trichroic
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.71-1.742.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Triclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inner bridges
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace
Grounding