Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, gray
Blue, Green, Brown
Streak
Red, Black
White, Blue, Green
For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.00-2.45
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
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
Opaque
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.460-1.570
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.023-0.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Promotes calmness and emotional balance
Cardiovascular
-
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
-
-
Digestive
-
-
Psychology
Clarity
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Communication