Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Yellow
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.59-2.60
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
none.
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
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Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.583-1.614
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: Ccm21
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Promotes mental clarity
Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Creativity