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Tugtupite Vs Rutile


Astrology

Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka  
Russia  

Color
Red, gray  
Pale pink, Red, White, pink, Blue, Green  

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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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Insoluble in acids  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30  
2.30-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  
{111} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine  
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Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow  
ModerateArthur Thomas  

Dispersion
0.33  
4
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Refractive Index
2.609-2.903  
1.494-1.504  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal  
tetragonal  

Birefringence
0.296  
0.008  

Clarity
Transparent  
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Good  
Good  

Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity  
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Healing
Physical healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Awareness  
Emotional Healing  

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