Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Russia
Color
Red, gray
Violet, Brown
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, Air
Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Minerva
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, Love, Protection
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Transformation
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Transformation