Origin
Southern and central Africa
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Yellow, Blue, Black, Green, 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
3.43-3.443.48-3.60
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7.18
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Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None Observed
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Vitreous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
visible
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Dispersion
0.020.05
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.696-1.7021.885-1.990
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.0050.105-0.135
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0.296
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Physical
Neurological
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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
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Self-Esteem
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Transformation
Manifestation