Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa, California
Color
Red, gray
All colors, White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, pink
Streak
Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aries, Virgo
Planet
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Mars
Element of Planets
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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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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, 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
-
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.58-2.91
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Opaque
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.540
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.296-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Grounding
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Nurturing