Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Russia, Madagascar, Brazil
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, White, Blue
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Saturn
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Artemis
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.55-2.57
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
KAlSi3O8
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Translucent to opaque
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.522-1.530
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.008-0.010
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Harmony