Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
Mars
Jupiter
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
3.843.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
None
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.7601.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Inspiration
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Psychic Abilities