Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Brown, pink, orange, Red
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
3.48-3.603.52
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7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55-5.5
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10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Silky, Greasy
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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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.672-1.708
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
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Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.036
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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
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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
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Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Self-Love