Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Canada, Brazil, Madagascar, Mozambique, Russia, India, Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka, Origins: Canada, Namibia
Color
Red, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, Colorless, pink
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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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
4.20-4.302.60-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Imperfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2Si6O18
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Weak to distinct
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to opaque
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.560-1.604
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.2960.0040-0.0070
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
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Courage