Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Violet, Brownish, Black, pink, Red, Reddish
Red
Streak
Red
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.43.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
[100] [001] perfect
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
4-4.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
-
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
None
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
1.85-1.921.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
cubic
Birefringence
0.0700.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
-
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
-
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Spiritual Awareness
Inspiration