Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, gray
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
Red, Black
Blue, White
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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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.500
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Isometric
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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Communication
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Clarity