Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Mexico, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Brownish, Red, Yellow, White, Brown, orange
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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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.607.10
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
[10 1 1] Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Resinous, Subadamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9902.106-2.263
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.019
0
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
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Manifestation