Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Red, Brown, Green, Yellow, Blue, Colorless, Pale pink, White, Black, pink
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet
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Neptune
Element of Planets
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Water, Air
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
-
-
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.00-3.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaF2
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.432-1.436
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Transparent
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
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Esteem
Focus
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Protection