Origin
Switzerland
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Color
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Streak
White, gray
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.7-3.83.48-3.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO5
Luster
Resinous
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
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
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Refractive Index
1.736-1.7621.885-1.990
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.105-0.135
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Good
Excellent
Reproductive
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Supports reproductive health
Digestive
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Supports digestive health
Psychology
Protection
Self-Esteem
Healing
Physical healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Protection
Manifestation