Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
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Color
Red
Black, Blue, Yellow, Green
Streak
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Grey, Greenish, Brown
For which Rashi?
Taurus
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Planet
Mars
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Venus
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Not to wear with
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Powers
Love
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.843.28-3.44
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.0-6.0
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Na2Fe2+3Fe3+2Si8O22(OH)2
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
None
X = blue
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
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Refractive Index
1.7601.680-1.698
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inspiration
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Clear Thinking