Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Blue, Green, Black
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Gemini, Sagittarius
Planet
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Jupiter
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
-
-
Solubility
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-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.04-3.17
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.604-1.646
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.031-0.036
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Balances digestive system and reduces bloating
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Esteem
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Psychic Abilities