Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Red, gray
Streak
Grey, Yellow, gray
Red, Black
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
Insoluble in acids
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.204.20-4.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Adamantine
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Dispersion
0.020.33
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.589-1.6702.609-2.903
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.296
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Self-acceptance
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Awareness