Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Red
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
-
White
For which Rashi?
Taurus
Virgo
Planet
Mars
Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
-
Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
Venus
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
Love
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.842.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
None
Weak
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent
Refractive Index
1.7601.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
-
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
-
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Spiritual Protection