Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Czech, Mexico, Australia
Color
Red, gray
Red, Colorless, Violet, pink
Streak
Red, Black
Red
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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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Sectile
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.06
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sectile
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Luster
Adamantine
Subadamantine, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red
Dispersion
0.330.03
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.626-1.629
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.296-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Compassion
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Vitality