Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Red, gray
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
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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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.330.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2960.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Promotes focus and concentration
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Poor
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Stability
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Centering