Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
China, Kenya, Russia, Sri Lanka, Zambia
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Red, pink, Black, orange
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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insoluble in water
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.603.62-3.87
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Greasy, Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
None
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.720-1.756
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
cubic
Birefringence
0.105-0.135-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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
Passion
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Energy