Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, Reddish, Brown, Brownish, Green, gray, Colorless
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
3.48-3.602.72-2.83
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Good on {100} and {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.610-1.647
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.021
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Transparent
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Inner Peace