Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Colombia, Zambia, Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Zimbabwe, Russia, India, Pakistan, Australia, USA, Mexico, Spain
Color
Red, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, Grey
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Taurus, Gemini, Aries
Planet
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Venus, Mercury
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
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Gold
Deities
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Diana, Artemis, Venus, Freyja
Not to wear with
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Red Coral, Natural Pearl, Moonstone, Ruby
Powers
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Protection, Love, Courage
Birthstone
Planetary
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Taurus
Talisman
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Gemini
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
Hard
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.67-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.565-1.602
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.2960.0040-0.0070
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Soothes the digestive system
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Love