Origin
Russia
Southern and central Africa, USA, Australia, Brazil
Color
Red, Reddish, Brown, Black, orange
Green
Streak
White
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For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Vesta
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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-
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.87-4.142.58-2.64
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-66.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Waxy
Pleochroism
Very weak
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Dispersion
0.200.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
Refractive Index
2.583-2.7411.530-1.543
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.1170.004
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Supports emotional healing and stress relief
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Love