Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada, Australia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Brownish, Yellow, Green, gray, White
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
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.7-3.9
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
MgOMichael 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
1
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Transparency
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.735-1.738
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentWalter Schumann
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
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