Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Red
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Aries
Planet
Mars
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Black Madonna, Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.63-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SiO2
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Opaque
Refractive Index
1.7601.54-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.014-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Opaque
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Detoxification