Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
USA, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Origins: USA, Germany, Japan
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, Brown, Colorless, White, gray, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.97-3.03
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak: pale yellow yellow
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.627-1.639
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Biaxial/+
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.006
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Spiritual Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Spiritual Awakening