Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Green, Yellow, Red, Blue
Red
Streak
Black
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
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
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Venus
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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Solubility
-
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.03.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
37-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Extreme
None
Dispersion
0.030.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.5801.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
cubic
Birefringence
-99990.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Optimism
Inspiration
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Growth
Inspiration