Origin
Australia
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown, Reddish, Brownish, Yellow
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Brown, Brownish, Yellow
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
HCl soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.27-4.293.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Adamantine
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.050.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.26-2.3981.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.1380.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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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
Creativity
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Emotional Healing
Manifestation