Origin
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
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
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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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
1.621-1.6751.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0440.105-0.135
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
Mental Clarity
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Heart Healing
Manifestation