Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
White, Violet, Blue, Yellow, Brownish, Colorless, Greenish
Streak
Reddish, White
Colorless
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
3.48-3.602.78
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.556-1.600
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.024-0.037
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Aids in mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Transformation