Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
USA, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, Red, White, Reddish
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
3.48-3.603.19
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.647-1.667
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.012
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Compassion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Emotional Healing