Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Grey, Green
Red
Streak
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-
For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.683.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
8-8.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.719-1.7391.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0160.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Transformation
Inspiration
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Psychic Abilities
Inspiration