Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Blue, Yellow, White
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
3.48-3.602.55
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
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Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.538-1.560
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Esteem
Adaptability
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Grounding