Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Guatemala, Russia, Canada, Italy
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
White, Red, Brown, Green, gray
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.28-3.38
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery, Fibrous
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly
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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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.652-1.688
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.013-0.020
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Soothes the digestive system
Psychology
Self-Esteem
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Abundance