Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Black, White, Grey, gray
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.003.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
moderate
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
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Transparency
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Refractive Index
1.613-1.6281.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0250-0.02700.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Strength
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Strength
Manifestation