Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Mexico
Color
Red, gray
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.570-1.614
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2960.042-0.044
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Calmness
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Acceptance