Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Black, Reddish, gray, Red
Streak
Reddish, White
Black, Brown, Reddish, Red
For which Rashi?
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Aries, Aquarius
Planet
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Saturn
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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Mars
Not to wear with
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Powers
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Healing
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.605.00-5.30
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Dispersion
0.050.05
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9902.690-3.220
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.280
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Grounding
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Grounding