Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Red, Yellow, Brownish, White, Reddish, Greenish, orange
Streak
Reddish, White
Grey, Yellow, gray
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
3.48-3.603.10-3.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
X golden yellow to orange
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.589-1.670
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.027-0.032
0
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
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
Self-acceptance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Balance