Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Grey, Yellow, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.10-3.203.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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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
Self-acceptance
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Balance
Manifestation