Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Madagascar, Southern and central Africa, Mozambique
Color
Red, gray
Strong pink, pink
Streak
Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Taurus
Planet
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Venus
Element of Planets
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Earth, 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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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Indiscernible
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Weak: pink pale pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.544-1.553
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.2960.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Physical
Neurological
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Calms the mind and promotes emotional healing
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Love
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Love