1 Astrology
1.1 Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
1.2 Color
Red, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
1.3 Streak
1.4 For which Rashi?
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1.5 Planet
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1.6 Element of Planets
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1.7 How to Wear?
1.7.1 Finger
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1.7.2 Ring Metal
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1.8 Energy
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1.9 Deities
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1.10 Not to wear with
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1.11 Powers
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1.12 Birthstone
1.12.1 Planetary
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1.12.2 Talisman
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2 Physical Properties
2.1 Tenacity
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2.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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2.3 Durability
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2.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.55-2.70
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7.18
2.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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2.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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2.7 Mohs Hardness
2.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
3 Optical Properties
3.1 Luster
3.2 Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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3.3 Dispersion
3.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
3.5 Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.530-1.543
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3.25
3.6 Optic Character
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3.7 Crystal System
3.8 Birefringence
3.9 Clarity
4 Benefits
4.1 Physical
4.1.1 Neurological
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4.1.2 Cardiovascular
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4.1.3 Respiratory
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4.1.4 Reproductive
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4.1.5 Digestive
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4.2 Psychology
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4.3 Healing
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4.4 Qualities Associated
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