Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
Colorless
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
2.783.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
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Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.556-1.6001.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.024-0.0370.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
Aids in mental clarity and focus
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
Optimism
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation