Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Ethiopia, Afghanistan, China, Australia, Origins: Brazil (major source); also found in USA, Germany, France, UK, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Namibia, Zaire, China and Australia.
Color
Red, gray
Brown, Green, White, Colorless, Yellow, Blue, gray, pink, Greenish
Streak
Red, Black
White
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
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
weak to none
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Peace
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Peace