Origin
Pakistan, Italy, Russia, China, Brazil, Switzerland, Madagascar, Austria, Canada
Canada, Southern and central Africa, Italy, Australia, India
Color
Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Green, Red, gray
Violet, Brownish, Yellow, Reddish, Pale pink
Streak
Reddish, White
White
For which Rashi?
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Virgo
Planet
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Mercury, Jupiter
Element of Planets
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Water
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
-
-
Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
-
-
Solubility
-
-
Durability
-
-
Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.69-2.79
1
7.18
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Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
Poor on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.55.5-6.5
2
10
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Chemical Composition
CaTiSiO5
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous
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
1.885-1.9901.607-1.612
1
3.25
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Optic Character
-
-
Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.003
0
0.296
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Clarity
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Translucent
Physical
Neurological
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Enhances mental clarity and focus
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
Spirituality
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Manifestation
Spiritual Protection