Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Red
Strong pink, pink
Streak
-
-
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Taurus
Planet
Mars
Venus
Element of Planets
-
Earth, Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SiO2
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.030.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.7601.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
-
Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Love