Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Red
Green, White, Blue
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Virgo
Planet
Mars
Saturn
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Artemis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.7601.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Harmony