Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Taurus
-
Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.60-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Absent
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.7601.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.003-0.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Protection