Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green
Streak
Reddish, White
Greenish, 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
3.48-3.603.16-3.43
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.662-1.723
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
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Respiratory
Excellent
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Empowerment
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Transformation