Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, White, gray, Brown, pink
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
3.48-3.603.05-3.08
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Semitransparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.990-9999
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
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
Empathy
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Healing