Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, gray
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Red, Black
Reddish, 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
4.20-4.303.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Adamantine
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.330.05
0.005
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.105-0.135
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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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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Manifestation