Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
White, Reddish, Colorless, gray, Red
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
3.48-3.602.77
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
colorless.
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.575-1.588
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.012-0.013
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Improves cognitive function
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Balance