Origin
Italy
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, Yellow
Red
Streak
Red
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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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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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
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99993.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
visible
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.725-1.7561.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.025-0.0760.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Spiritual growth
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Inspiration