Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
White, Colorless, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Violet
Streak
Reddish, White
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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
3.48-3.601.98-2.25
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-6.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
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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
1.885-1.9901.370-1.470
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
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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
Good
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
Supports digestive health
Psychology
Self-Esteem
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Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Optimism