Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown, White, Greenish, gray, Green, Brownish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
gray
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
2.9-3.53.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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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
1.603-1.6901.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances brain function
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Self-discovery
Manifestation