Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Pakistan
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Reddish, Greenish, White, Red, Yellow, Green, Grey, Blue, Brown, Colorless, gray, orange
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo, Capricorn
Planet
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-
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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-
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Dilute acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.93-2.96
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
StrongArthur Thomas
Dispersion
0.050.17
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.525-1.686
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.155
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Promotes focus and concentration
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
Stability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Centering