Origin
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Brown, rose
Red
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
Scorpio, Leo
Taurus
Planet
Mars
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
Love
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.33.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
3.5-47-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnCO3
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak
None
Dispersion
0.020.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
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Refractive Index
1.601.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.208-0.2200.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent to nearly opaque
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Physical
Neurological
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-
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Compassion
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Love
Inspiration