Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Mexico
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Blue, Violet, White, Brown, rose, 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
3.48-3.602.90-2.98
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
For violet varieties
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.570-1.614
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.042-0.044
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
Calmness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Acceptance