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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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Red Gemstones

Rutile Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Rutile Benefits have been well identified and tested. Some prominent healing properties of this gemstone are Physical healing. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Rutile information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Rutile is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Rutile such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Rutile details and interesting facts are provided here.

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