Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Australia
Color
Red, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
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-
Talisman
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-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
none
Mohs Hardness
6-6.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaCO3
Luster
Adamantine
Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2960.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Purity
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Purity