Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
China, Burma, Pakistan, USA, Southern and central Africa, Brazil
Color
Red
Green
Streak
-
None
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Libra, Taurus, Leo, Virgo
Planet
Mars
-
Element of Planets
-
Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
Isis
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.841.54-1.55
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Poor
Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
None
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.7601.64-1.69
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Health