Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
USA
Color
Red, gray
Green, Colorless, Greenish, White
Streak
Red, Black
Greenish, 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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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.1-3.2
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6-6.53-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
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
2.609-2.9031.653-1.693
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.038-0.044
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Harmony
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Emotional Healing