Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Blue, Greenish, Violet
Streak
Reddish, White
Blue, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.75
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.500
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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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
Communication
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Clarity