Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Brazil, USA, Switzerland, Kenya, Mozambique, Russia, Nepal, India, Burma
Color
Red, gray
Blue, Yellow, Colorless, White, gray, Green, Black
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Libra, Taurus
Planet
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Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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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Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.53-3.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO5
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Trichroic
Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.71-1.74
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.296-9999
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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Inner bridges
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Inner Peace