Origin
Brazil, Southern and central Africa, Sri Lanka
Southern and central Africa
Color
Red, gray
Blue, Green, Colorless
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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Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.20-4.302.64-2.70
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5-9999
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10
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Weak to distinct brownish red-green-yellow
Anomalous plechroism is strong with colours deep blue/pale yellowish green/yellowish green.Michael OâDonoghue
Dispersion
0.330.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
2.609-2.9031.560-1.640
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal
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Birefringence
0.2960.054-0.075
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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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Respiratory
Good
Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Clarity
Hope
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Awareness
Transformation