Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
USA, Mexico
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Brown, Greenish, Black
Streak
Reddish, White
Greenish, gray
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
3.48-3.603.19-3.56
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Pale green
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.671-1.774
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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
Courage
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Grounding