Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Yellow, Red
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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.28-3.32
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) 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
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.593-1.596
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.001
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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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
Personal power
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Vitality