Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Russia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Brown, Yellow, Greenish, Brownish, Red
Streak
Reddish, White
Brown, 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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.2-3.4
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Greasy, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow
Dispersion
0.050.12
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.678-1.758
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.050
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Self-Reflection
Healing
Emotional healing
Spiritual healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Self-Reflection