Origin
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Canada, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red
Green
Streak
-
-
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
3.843.25-3.50
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Greasy, Vitreous
-
Pleochroism
None
-
Dispersion
0.030.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.7601.700-1.725
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
Uniaxial/-
Crystal System
cubic
-
Birefringence
0.010-0.0140.002-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Inspiration
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inspiration
Healing