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Rutile Facts



Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka

Color
Red, gray

Streak
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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-

Solubility
Insoluble in acids

Durability
-

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine

Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow

Dispersion
0.33 4

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index
2.609-2.903

Optic Character
-

Crystal System
tetragonal

Birefringence
0.296

Clarity
Transparent

Benefits

Physical

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity

Healing
Physical healing

Qualities Associated
Awareness

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Rutile Effects

Rutiles are known since centuries for their mystic powers in healing the physical and mental illnesses. Rutile is one among those astrological gemstones and has some amazing healing powers. Are you curious to know what are the Rutile effects on your personality? Astrologically, significant Rutile Benefits can be reaped, when Rutile stone is worn daily . Since this stone is believed to influence the impact of 's powers, the individual wearing it can overcome all the ill effects of this planet and achieve a state of optimal health and well being.

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Rutile Specifications

Rutile Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Rutile, we provide you with a few prominent Rutile facts.

The gem is commonly found in Brazil, Southern and central Africa and Sri Lanka.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Rutile. It is mainly composed of TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).

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