Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless
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
3.48-3.603.1-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak to strong if coloreD
Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.631-1.650
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Clarity