Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Switzerland
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Brown, Brownish, Yellow, Black, Reddish
Streak
Reddish, White
White, gray
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
3.48-3.603.7-3.8
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Distinct on {010}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.736-1.762
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.009-0.015
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Protection