Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Brazil, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
White, Colorless, Greenish, gray
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
3.48-3.602.98-3.10
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
0.050.02
0.005
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.578-1.646
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.020-0.030
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentWalter Schumann
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
Balance
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Empowerment