Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Austria
Color
Red, Brown, rose
Green, Brown
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo
Leo
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
Courage, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.35
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
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Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
None
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnCO3
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
Weak
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Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.601.668
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Confidence
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Grounding