Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Canada, Russia, Kenya, Brazil, Norway
Color
Red, gray
Green, Greenish, Black, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Red, Black
Yellow, Yellowish-grey, gray
For which Rashi?
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Pisces
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.50-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Emerald green
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.720-1.778
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.037-0.061
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Supports heart health
Reproductive
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Supports heart health
Digestive
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Supports heart health
Psychology
Clarity
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Protection