Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Switzerland
Color
Red, gray
Green, Colorless, White, Brown, gray
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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Brittle
Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.95-3.07
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
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Dispersion
0.330.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.599-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.2960.023-0.028
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Clarity
Emotional Healing
Healing
Physical healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Peace