Origin
Canada
India, Italy
Color
Brown, Reddish, Black, Brownish
White, Reddish
Streak
Brown
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
3.77-3.932.08-2.16
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
None
distinct/good on {1011}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.54.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
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-
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.94-1.981.478-1.490
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
-
Trigonal
Birefringence
-99990.005-0.008
0
0.296
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Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Grounding
Emotional Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Grounding & Transformation
Optimism