Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, White, gray, pink, Green
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
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.74-2.90
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
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Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.595-1.645
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.028-0.038
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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Healing
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Healing