Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Russia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, Brown
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Sagittarius, Scorpio
Planet
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Jupiter, Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Earth, 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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Minerva
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Healing, Love, Protection
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.54-2.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Good in three directions
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly, Chatoyant
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.545-1.560
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.009
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Transformation