Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
  
Southern and central Africa
  
Color
Red, gray
  
Red, Brown, Red, Red, Black
  
Streak
Red, Black
  
Brownish, Red, Brownish, Red
  
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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How to Wear?
  
  
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Energy
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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
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
  
Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
  
5.85-6.15
  
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Luster
Adamantine
  
Adamantine
  
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
  
visible
  
Dispersion
Not Available
  
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
  
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
Refractive Index
2.609-2.903
  
2.849
  
Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
  
cubic
  
Birefringence
0.296
  
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Clarity
Transparent
  
TranslucentWalter Schumann
  
Physical
  
  
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
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Healing
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Qualities Associated
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Rutile Vs Cuprite Specifications
While buying, there is a common bewilderment that most of the buyers face. As you compare Rutile Vs Cuprite specifications, it helps you to decide which gemstone suits your zodiac sign. Besides, the extent to which a gemstone benefits you can be understood after comparing Rutile and Cuprite Astrology. Its highly necessary to have a basic knowledge of facts about Rutile and Cuprite, before you finalize to buy one.
Rutile is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet. Cuprite, the unique gem is known to regulate the influence of Not Available planet.