Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, gray
Red
Streak
Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Mars
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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Venus
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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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.84
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
none, may show indistinct parting
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Luster
Adamantine
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
None
Dispersion
0.330.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.760
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
cubic
Birefringence
0.2960.010-0.014
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Inspiration
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Inspiration