Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Australia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Green, Blue
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Cancer, Gemini
Planet
-
-
Element of Planets
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Water
Energy
-
-
How to Wear?
Finger
-
-
Ring Metal
-
-
Deities
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Venus
Not to wear with
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-
Powers
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Protection, Love
Birthstone
Planetary
-
-
Talisman
-
-
Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.60-2.85
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
-
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
none
Mohs Hardness
5-5.52.5-4.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaCO3
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
-
Translucent, Opaque
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.52-1.66
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.156
0
0.296
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Clarity
-
Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Excellent
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
Supports reproductive health
Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Esteem
Purity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Purity