Origin
Brazil, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Burma, Sri Lanka, India
USA
Color
Red, Violet
Brown, Red, Black, Brownish
Streak
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Reddish, Brown
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.205.05-5.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
-
Uneven
Cleavage
None
None
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
-
-
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.020.19
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentGemdat.org
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.73-1.77-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m
Birefringence
-9999-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentGemdat.org
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Courage
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Passion
Grounding