Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
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Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Yellow, Brown, Green, Red, Reddish
Streak
Reddish, White
White, Yellow, Colorless
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.0-3.1
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
X = colorless
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.643-1.648
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.012-0.015
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0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Creativity