Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Colorless, Brown, Greenish, gray
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
2.62-2.673.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
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
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.538-1.5501.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0100.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances 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
Harmony
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Harmony
Manifestation