Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
USA
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
White
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
3.48-3.604.28-4.42
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
colorless.
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.760-1.774
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
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OpaqueAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Optimism