Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Grey, White
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.60-3.02
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-2.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.571-1.597
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Healing