Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Brazil
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, Brown, Black, Colorless, White, Brownish
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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Brittle
Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.92-3.12
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.509-1.720
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.191
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0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Calming
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Relaxation