Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Yellow, Brown, White, Reddish, orange
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
3.13-3.753.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Colorless
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
1.623-1.7281.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0280.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Supports mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Emotional Healing
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Happiness
Manifestation