Origin
Brazil, Mozambique
USA, Zambia, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Australia, Widespread; main sources are Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Argentina, East Africa, Namibia, Brazil
Color
Scarlet, Red
Violet, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Diana
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
-99992.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2
Luster
-
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Sometimes strongArthur Thomas
None
Dispersion
-0.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.19-2.341.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
0.0150.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Motivation
Calming
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Spirituality