Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Blue, Colorless, White
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Virgo
Planet
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-
Element of Planets
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Earth
Energy
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-
How to Wear?
Finger
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-
Ring Metal
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-
Deities
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Quan Yin
Not to wear with
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Powers
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.45-2.58
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53-3.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael 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
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
-
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.583-1.608
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.019
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in 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
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Calming