Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Italy, Russia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Green, Black, Brown, Red, Greenish, Yellow, gray
Streak
Reddish, White
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.70-4.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
none
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Adamantine, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.06
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.88-1.94
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.057
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Positivity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Empowerment