Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Brown, 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
3.48-3.602.62-2.67
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.538-1.550
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.010
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances 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
Harmony
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Harmony