Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, Burma, Afghanistan
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, White, gray, Brown, pink, Yellow
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
3.48-3.602.58-2.74
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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
0.050.02
0.005
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.540-1.579
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.006-0.037
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0.296
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Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Problem Solving & Creativity