Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
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
3.1-3.253.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Weak to strong if coloreD
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.030.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.631-1.6501.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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
Clarity
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Clarity
Manifestation