Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Madagascar, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Grey, Brownish, Blue, Colorless, White, gray, Reddish
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
3.48-3.602.54-2.61
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Mohs Hardness
5-5.56
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
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Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.518-1.536
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.005-0.008
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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
Creativity
Healing
Emotional healing
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Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Creativity