Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Italy, Mexico, Mozambique, Southern and central Africa, Switzerland
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Colorless, Brownish, White
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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Soluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.20-2.23
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
X: colourless Y: colourless Z: colourless
Dispersion
0.050.01
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.512-1.523
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.011
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
Excellent
Reproductive
Supports reproductive health
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Digestive
Supports digestive health
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Psychology
Self-Esteem
Peace
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Inner Peace & Spirit Communication