Origin
China, Pakistan
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
Red, Brown, Black, pink, Brownish
Red, Brown, rose
Streak
gray
White
For which Rashi?
-
Scorpio, Leo
Planet
-
Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
-
-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.943.0-3.3
1
7.18
👆🏻
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
👆🏻
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
DistinctArthur Thomas
Weak
Dispersion
0.040.02
0.005
1
👆🏻
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.643-1.7031.60
1
3.25
👆🏻
Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0200.208-0.220
0
0.296
👆🏻
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent to nearly opaque
Physical
Neurological
-
-
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
-
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love