Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
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
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.79-3.943.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
43.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
FeAs
MnCO3
Luster
Waxy
Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.010.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
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Compassion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Love