Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa, Burma, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, White, Green, Brown, Greenish, gray
Streak
Reddish, White
Grey, gray
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
3.48-3.603.20-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Good/distinct on [210]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Pale green to pale orange
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.650-1.680
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.009-0.011
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
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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
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Grounding