Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
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Streak
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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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.843.62-4.33
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
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Pleochroism
None
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Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
TransparentGemdat.org
Refractive Index
1.7601.730-1.820
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
cubic
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Birefringence
0.010-0.014-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentGemdat.org
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Inspiration
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Love