Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
USA
Color
Red
White
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
-
Planet
Mars
-
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
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.844.28-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
colorless.
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.7601.760-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
-
-
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Optimism