Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Australia, Mexico
Color
Red, gray
Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Blue, Violet, orange
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
4.20-4.306.30-6.39
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.877-1.894
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2960.017
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Clarity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Peace