Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Color
Red
White, Green, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Red, gray
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
-
Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Sectile
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.52.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Refractive Index
1.7601.56-1.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.010-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Physical
Neurological
-
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Inspiration
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Peace