Origin
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Colorless, Brownish, 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
Brittle
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Solubility
Soluble
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.20-2.233.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous, Silky
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
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
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.512-1.5231.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0110.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Peace
Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication
Manifestation