Origin
Turkey
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Colorless, White, Yellow, Greenish, gray, Brown
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
Very brittle
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Pearly
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.702-1.7501.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0480.105-0.135
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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
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Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Transformation
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Change
Manifestation