Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, White, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Brown
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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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.604.3-5
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
BaSO4
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.634-1.637
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Vitality