Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
USA
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Red, Reddish, Violet, Blue, Green, Colorless, pink
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
3.48-3.602.74-2.76
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.692-1.739
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.240
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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
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Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Heart opening
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Heart Healing