Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Turkey
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, White, Yellow, Greenish, gray, Brown
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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Very brittle
Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.30-3.40
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Strong
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.702-1.750
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.048
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
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Transformation
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Change