Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Canada, USA, Tanzania, Norway
Color
Red, gray
Red, Yellow, Brown, pink, Green
Streak
Red, Black
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For which Rashi?
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Leo
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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Protection
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
4.20-4.302.62-2.65
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
001
Mohs Hardness
6-6.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Weak or absentWalter Schumann
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.53-1.55
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.007-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent
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
Empowerment
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Joy