Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Red, Brown, Black
Streak
Reddish, White
Brownish, Red
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
3.48-3.605.85-6.15
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
visible
Dispersion
0.050.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9902.849
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Poor
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Vitality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Vitality