Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, gray
Red, Blue, Green, Reddish, Brown
Streak
Red, Black
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
4.20-4.303.79-3.94
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.54
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeAs
Luster
Adamantine
Waxy
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.670-1.734
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.296-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
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Healing
Physical healing
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Qualities Associated
Awareness
Emotional Healing