Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar, Widespread; best stones come from Brazil.
Color
Red
Yellow
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Taurus
Scorpio
Planet
Mars
Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
Venus
Persephone, Mercury
Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
Protection, Psychic Power
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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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
Natural: weak; yellow light yellow.
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.7601.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances creativity and mental clarity
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inspiration
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Abundance