Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Red, Brown, Black
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Brownish, Red
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
5.85-6.153.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Adamantine
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
visible
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.050.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index
2.8491.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
cubic
monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Physical
Neurological
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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
Vitality
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Vitality
Manifestation