Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Australia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Reddish, Brown, Red, pink
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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Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.32-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.662-1.707
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.013-0.015
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0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Love