Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Mexico, USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Greenish, Colorless, White, Brown, Yellow, Green
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
3.48-3.602.90-3.00
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.621-1.675
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.044
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
Mental Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Heart Healing