Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.773.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
colorless.
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.575-1.5881.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.012-0.0130.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Improves cognitive function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Poor
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Balance
Manifestation