Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Brazil, Colombia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Greenish, Blue, Colorless, White, 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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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.08-3.12
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
BeAlSiO 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
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.650-1.677
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.019-0.025
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Communication