Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Color
Red, gray
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
Red, Black
White, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.303.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Protection
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Protection