Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
2.553.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
-99995-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 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
0.010.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al
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Refractive Index
1.538-1.5601.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
-99990.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
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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
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Adaptability
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding
Manifestation