Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Switzerland, Australia, Brazil
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Yellow, Colorless, White, Brownish, 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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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.605.9-6.3
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.54.5-5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Definite dichoric in yellow (yellow to orange-brown)
Dispersion
0.050.04
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent, Transparent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.918-1.936
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.016
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
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
Awareness
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Balance & Clarity