Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
-
Reddish, 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
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Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.843.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
None
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.7601.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.105-0.135
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
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Inspiration
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Manifestation