Origin
Southern and central Africa
USA, Mexico, Austria, India, Southern and central Africa, Australia, Argentina, Spain
Color
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Red, Brown, rose
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Leo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
-
-
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
2.50-2.803.0-3.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven
Cleavage
Perfect
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
Mohs Hardness
5-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnCO3
Luster
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Vitreous
Pleochroism
-
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
1.531-1.6001.60
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.004-0.0370.208-0.220
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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
Creativity
Compassion
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Creativity
Love