Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Afghanistan, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Grey, White, Colorless, gray, Pale pink, Blue
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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Readily soluble in HF
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.86-2.94
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None observed
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
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, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.517-1.525
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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
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Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Harmony