Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Blue, Brown, Green, gray
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini
Planet
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Venus, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
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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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.90-4.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weakly trichroiC
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.619-1.635
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.004-0.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Divine Guidance