Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, USA, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Color
Red, gray
Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, White, Colorless, pink, Brown
Streak
Red, Black
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius
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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Ra
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing, 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
4.20-4.303.49-3.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
[001] Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Weak
Dispersion
0.330.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.606-1.644
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.2960.008-0.011
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Energy
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Energy