Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
India, Southern and central Africa, Madagascar
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Black, Brownish, Greenish
Streak
Reddish, White
Brown
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
3.48-3.603.18-3.22
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{1011} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Very strong: yellow-brown pale yellow
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.635-1.672
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.025
0
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
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Protection
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Protection & Grounding