Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
USA, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar
Color
Red, gray
Greenish
Streak
Red, Black
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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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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.15-3.21
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1,2 prismatic
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.657-1.681
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.014-0.016
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Eases stomach and digestive issues
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Love