Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Brazil, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, Origins: Brazil
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Greenish, Green, Brownish, Red, Blue, Brown, gray
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Earth, Water
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
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.69-3.81
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.58.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
BeAl 2 O 4
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
X = red; Y = yellow-orange; Z = emerald-green
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.746-1.763
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.007-0.013
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
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Transformation