Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Australia, Southern and central Africa
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, pink
Streak
Reddish, White
White, Violet, Blue
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
3.48-3.602.11-2.20
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Waxy, Resinous
Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
Weak
Dispersion
0.050.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
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Translucent
Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.516-1.544
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.026
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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
Love
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Love