Origin
Southern and central Africa
Brazil, Mozambique
Color
Brown, Red, Blue, Yellow, orange
Scarlet, Red
Streak
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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
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64-9999
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Waxy, Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism
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Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.01-
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.530-1.5432.19-2.34
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal
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Birefringence
0.003-0.0090.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Motivation
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation