Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Grey, White
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
2.60-3.023.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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
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Refractive Index
1.571-1.5971.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
Biaxial/+
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Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
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
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Harmony
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation