Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Black, Brownish, White, Brown
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Reddish, Black
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
4.76-5.033.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
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Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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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
Translucent
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Refractive Index
-99991.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
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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
Insight
Self-Esteem
Healing
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Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Manifestation