Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
-
Blue, White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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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
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
Soluble
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.7601.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.010-0.014-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Clarity