Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa, Vietnam
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Black, Brown
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
3.48-3.603.04-3.26
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{110} perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael 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
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.613-1.663
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.020
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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
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Healing